Public Hearing on the “BauGB Amendment”
Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The Committee on Housing, Urban Development, Construction, and Municipalities will hold a public hearing on the draft amendment to the Federal Building Code (BauGB). The hearing will take place on November 15, 2024, at 9:00 am in Room 5 of the Bundestag building in Berlin.
The draft amendment aims to simplify and accelerate planning and construction procedures, particularly for housing construction. Key proposed changes include:
- Introduction of a simplified planning procedure for residential buildings: This would allow for the construction of residential buildings with up to four floors without the need for a detailed development plan.
- Expansion of the permissible uses in residential areas: This would allow for a wider range of commercial and social uses to be permitted in residential areas, such as small shops, pharmacies, and medical practices.
- Streamlining of the building permit procedure: The procedure would be simplified by reducing the number of required documents and shortening the processing time.
- Strengthening of citizen participation: Citizen participation would be strengthened by providing more opportunities for citizens to give their feedback on planning decisions.
The public hearing will provide an opportunity for stakeholders, including representatives from the construction industry, municipalities, and citizens’ initiatives, to express their views on the proposed changes. Written statements can be submitted to the committee by November 10, 2024.
The committee will consider the feedback received during the public hearing and will prepare a report for the Bundestag, which is expected to vote on the BauGB amendment in early 2025.
Background:
The Federal Building Code (BauGB) is the primary legal framework for planning and construction in Germany. It has been in force since 1960 and has been amended several times since then. The current amendment is part of a wider government initiative to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.
The draft amendment has been met with mixed reactions. Some stakeholders have welcomed the proposed simplifications and acceleration measures, while others have expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts on citizen participation and environmental protection.
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